Thanks all. I'm aware of Media Monkey. Glad to hear that it works with the Cowon players.

Is anyone using the J3 for podcasts? Does the Jet software sync podcasts? Or do you use other software for that purpose?   Thanks.

Can someone tell me if the Cowon players have podcast support? I can't find a mention in the product descriptions. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by LUCIDD [am I the only one who sees thru all the marketing BS and sees a product for what it really is?] Yes. You are.

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 I agree, am waiting for my backup pair right now. Ordered on Dec. 29 and still not here. Did you order from Gyratech or Ebay?

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl If sound quality is all you are after, the Cyclones are still easily the better buy. What the Meelecs do is throw great build quality and customer service/warranty support into the mix. If you crave the popular mid-bass hump the Meelecs might be the...

What to do, what to do? The Cyclone PR1s with shipping are about $61. The MeElectronics Ai-M6 are about $38 with shipping from Overstock.

Anyone familiar with these people: Cyclone PR1 Pro [PR1-Pro] - US$54.30 : Gyratech International Online Store

Nice description, thanks very much. I'll wait a bit and see if the Cyclones return.

I need something portable and was planning to get the Cyclones. Now they seem to be unavailable. I don't know whether to wait or go for the Yuins. I know they are a totally different form factor. I am only interested in how the sound signature compares. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by bcpk Cyclone are rebranding so I wouldn't be surprised if stock dried up for a while. Well, dang!

I sent a message to the seller asking if he had plans to offer them again in the near future.

Can't find the Cyclone PR1 Pro on ebay now. Does anyone know of another source?

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Quote: Originally Posted by lmf22 I find the SmartDJ features to be very useful for those days when I just couldn't decide what to listen to. I just select a favorite artist and let the software pick the songs for me. The Zund HD comes with a free 14-day trial of the Zune Pass. You...

The music does not evaporate. Zune pass music CAN be streamed to the player without downloading, but it can also be downloaded to live in your collection - on your PC and on your player. If you want to experiment with more music, you can create SmartDJ autoplaylists. These playlists can be a...

Quote: Originally Posted by jageur272 Well, don't forget about Germania! Well, you can always bring the specs to a carpenter shop. Just print off the picture from the first post and they'd gladly make one of them for you. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Definitely...

I am. Southern California.

Being a gal, and having no DIY abilities whatsoever, is there anyone here who has - or would consider - doing this mod on my MS1's for me? PM me with a quote if it is something you might do. If it sounds right, and you have a good rep on the boards, I would sign any needed waivers.

It depends. When I rip my own it is mp3 320 cbr. If downloaded, less. But we are talking about not-remastered recordings that are just lousy - even on the original vinyl. The technology (or money) just wasn't there for fine recording live in clubs in the 30's/40's/50's. Check on my own for...

Digital - my Zune. No amp. I have heard of portable equalizers, are there any that are worthwhile?

I listen largely to classical and jazz. Most of my classical collection is relatively hi-fi. But much of my jazz is vintage recordings, like live mono sessions from the 30's or 40's. For these recordings, my MS1's are lousy. My KSC-75's and Portapros are better. However, I am not the kind of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Graphicism Yeah that is one way to look at it, however I have this image that if you steal a car you get caught and punished, if you steal an MP3 you don't... with your analogy it's like sports cars lined up on the side of the road with the keys in the...

The shutdown problem on the 30 was mentioned a lot on the Zune boards for awhile. Many people did seem to think it was a static electricity issue. My first 30 shutdown several times a day. I had that one replaced for a different issue, and my current unit does it, maybe, once every few weeks. I...